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Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet

This Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet recipe is a healthy one pan dinner recipe that works great for meal prep. GF, vegan- and paleo-friendly.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 366kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 2 large chicken breasts; cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups sweet potato cubes (cut into 1-cm (½ inch) cubes; approximately 1 large or 2 smaller sweet potatoes)
  • 2 bell peppers (cut into ½ inch pieces)
  • 1 red onion (1 small onion or ½ large onion; diced)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 can black beans drained (540mL/18 oz)

To serve

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro leaves
  • lime wedges
  • greek yogurt or sour cream
  • avocado
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, and cook until no longer pink in the middle (roughly 8-10 minutes).
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a clean plate.
  • Add the sweet potato, bell peppers, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken stock and lime zest.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer (covered) for 15-20 minutes, stirring 2-3 times, until sweet potatoes are soft and cooked through. If the pan becomes dry, add more chicken stock.
  • Add the black beans and cooked chicken breast, and cook 2 or so minutes until heated through.
  • Serve with suggested toppings.

Storage

  • Leftovers may be stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

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Notes

Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of batch | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 1172mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 21965IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg